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Catholic high school

St. John XXIII College Preparatory

  • LocationKaty, TX
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 432 students
Official website

St. John XXIII College Preparatory is an independent, co-educational Catholic high school in Katy, Texas. The school says it celebrates daily Masses and all-school weekly Masses, offers daily opportunities for individual confession, and has a priest serving as chaplain. Students take part in class retreats and Kairos retreats, and a Works of Mercy service program with a Pro-Life Club and a RISE Bible Study Group.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. John XXIII College Preparatory, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church: 2.6 mi1St. John XXIII College Preparatory (campus)N1 mi
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  1. St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church — 2.6 mi · 5356 11th Street, Katy

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Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The campus ministry page says all-school weekly Masses are celebrated at the school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Campus Ministry | St. John XXIII College Preparatorysj23lions.org/student-life/liturgy-and-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “we celebrate both daily Masses and all-school weekly Masses at St. John XXIII”
      Daily Masses and all-school weekly Masses are celebrated at St. John XXIII.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The campus ministry page says daily Masses are celebrated at St. John XXIII.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Campus Ministry | St. John XXIII College Preparatorysj23lions.org/student-life/liturgy-and-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “we celebrate both daily Masses and all-school weekly Masses at St. John XXIII”
      Daily Masses and all-school weekly Masses are celebrated at St. John XXIII.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The campus ministry page lists daily opportunities for individual confession, in addition to school-wide Penance services twice a year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Campus Ministry | St. John XXIII College Preparatorysj23lions.org/student-life/liturgy-and-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily opportunities for individual confession”
      Individual confession is offered daily.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is held in the school chapel by parent volunteers, with weekly sign-up emails.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Campus Ministry | St. John XXIII College Preparatorysj23lions.org/student-life/liturgy-and-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Parents are invited to offer an hour of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament in our chapel.”
      Parents are invited to offer an hour of adoration in the school chapel.
      “To receive weekly emails with the sign-up for adoration, contact Fr. Jonathan Mitchican”
      Adoration sign-up is sent out weekly, which shows an ongoing adoration ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (The staff page names Fr. Jonathan Mitchican as chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | St. John XXIII College Preparatorysj23lions.org/about/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Jonathan Mitchican Chaplain”
      Fr. Jonathan Mitchican is the school's chaplain.
      “Fr. Jonathan Mitchican Chaplain”
      Fr. Jonathan Mitchican is the school's chaplain.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The academics page says the Catholic identity is integrated into classroom teaching through the Four Pillars across the curriculum.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | St. John XXIII College Preparatorysj23lions.org/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Catholic identity is integrated into the classroom through the implementation of the Four Pillars across the curriculum.”
      The school says its Catholic identity is integrated across the curriculum through the Four Pillars.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Mandatory day-long class retreats are held for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Juniors and seniors also attend Kairos.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Campus Ministry | St. John XXIII College Preparatorysj23lions.org/student-life/liturgy-and-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “These day-long retreats are mandatory and are held at an off-campus location.”
      Class-level day retreats are mandatory for each grade.
      “The Senior retreat focuses on preparing students for the next steps of their faith journeys (Renovatio).”
      The senior class has its own class retreat, and the freshman, sophomore and junior retreats are also listed.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two professional ministry staff are listed: a chaplain and a campus minister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | St. John XXIII College Preparatorysj23lions.org/about/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Jonathan Mitchican Chaplain”
      Fr. Jonathan Mitchican is the school's chaplain.
      “Haidee Todora Campus Minister”
      Haidee Todora is the school's campus minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The campus ministry page lists the RISE Bible Study Group and the Pro-Life Club as extracurricular faith activities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Campus Ministry | St. John XXIII College Preparatorysj23lions.org/student-life/liturgy-and-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “extracurricular activities include participation in our RISE Bible Study Group and our Pro-Life Club.”
      The school lists a RISE Bible Study Group and a Pro-Life Club as faith-based extracurricular activities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The page lists daily prayer such as the Angelus, morning prayer for the liturgical seasons and after-school prayer, alongside the daily Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Campus Ministry | St. John XXIII College Preparatorysj23lions.org/student-life/liturgy-and-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Angelus daily (Regina Coeli during the Easter season)”
      The Angelus is prayed daily at the school.
      “we celebrate both daily Masses and all-school weekly Masses at St. John XXIII”
      Daily Masses and all-school weekly Masses are celebrated at St. John XXIII.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The Works of Mercy page sets 20 hours for freshmen, 25 for sophomores, 25 for juniors and 30 for seniors, which totals 100 hours. This rests on the hour targets and their deadlines.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Campus Ministry | St. John XXIII College Preparatorysj23lions.org/student-life/liturgy-and-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students should earn 20 hours. Students are approved to begin logging hours on June 1.”
      Freshmen should earn 20 Works of Mercy hours; the page sets 25, 25 and 30 hours for the other grades.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The campus ministry page lists a Pro-Life Club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Campus Ministry | St. John XXIII College Preparatorysj23lions.org/student-life/liturgy-and-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “extracurricular activities include participation in our RISE Bible Study Group and our Pro-Life Club.”
      The school lists a RISE Bible Study Group and a Pro-Life Club as faith-based extracurricular activities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Works of Mercy program is a service program based on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, with approved agencies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Campus Ministry | St. John XXIII College Preparatorysj23lions.org/student-life/liturgy-and-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The SJ23 Works of Mercy program inspires our students with a heart of service”
      The Works of Mercy program is a service program based on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Daily Masses and all-school weekly Masses are celebrated at the school.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Campus Ministry | St. John XXIII College Preparatorysj23lions.org/student-life/liturgy-and-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “we celebrate both daily Masses and all-school weekly Masses at St. John XXIII”
      Daily Masses and all-school weekly Masses are celebrated at St. John XXIII.
  • A chaplain, Fr. Jonathan Mitchican, is named on the staff page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | St. John XXIII College Preparatorysj23lions.org/about/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Jonathan Mitchican Chaplain”
      Fr. Jonathan Mitchican is the school's chaplain.
  • Individual confession is offered daily, and adoration is held in the school chapel.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Campus Ministry | St. John XXIII College Preparatorysj23lions.org/student-life/liturgy-and-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily opportunities for individual confession”
      Individual confession is offered daily.
      “Parents are invited to offer an hour of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament in our chapel.”
      Parents are invited to offer an hour of adoration in the school chapel.
  • Faith-based student groups include a RISE Bible Study Group and a Pro-Life Club.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Campus Ministry | St. John XXIII College Preparatorysj23lions.org/student-life/liturgy-and-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “extracurricular activities include participation in our RISE Bible Study Group and our Pro-Life Club.”
      The school lists a RISE Bible Study Group and a Pro-Life Club as faith-based extracurricular activities.

Concerns

  • The Works of Mercy page sets hour targets rather than stating a graduation requirement in plain words.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Campus Ministry | St. John XXIII College Preparatorysj23lions.org/student-life/liturgy-and-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students should earn 20 hours. Students are approved to begin logging hours on June 1.”
      Freshmen should earn 20 Works of Mercy hours; the page sets 25, 25 and 30 hours for the other grades.

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Campus ministry home

Liturgy and Campus Ministry at St. John XXIII

  • Address: 1800 W. Grand Parkway N., Katy, Texas 77449
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

Source: sj23lions.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, sj23lions.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, sj23lions.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

13 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus, 10 location not published

Retreats 3

  • Class retreatsOff campus
    One day per grade each year (freshman, sophomore, junior and senior)
    Mandatory day-long class retreats, rooted in the school's Four Pillars and held at an off-campus location.
    sj23lions.org, sj23lions.org
  • Kairos retreats
    Nov. 19-22, 2026 and Feb. 18-21, 2027
    Kairos retreats for juniors and seniors to reflect on their relationship with God, themselves and others.
    sj23lions.org
  • Quest Retreat
    Sept. 25-27, 2026 and Jan. 15-17, 2027
    Optional weekend retreat for freshmen and sophomores, held twice a year.
    sj23lions.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Daily Mass and all-school weekly MassOn campus
    Daily; all-school Mass weekly
    Daily Masses and all-school weekly Masses are celebrated at St. John XXIII. Students are expected to wear full Mass uniform for all-school Masses.
    sj23lions.org
  • Parent-led adoration in the chapelOn campus
    Weekly sign-up for one-hour slots
    Parents offer an hour of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament in the school chapel. The ministry is coordinated and staffed by parent volunteers.
    sj23lions.org, sj23lions.org
  • School-wide Penance services
    Twice a year
    School-wide penance services are held twice a year.
    sj23lions.org
  • Liturgy roles
    Students may serve as lector, altar server, member of the choir, musician or sacristan.
    sj23lions.org

Faith formation 1

  • Angelus and prayer
    Daily Angelus, morning prayer and after-school prayer
    The Angelus is prayed daily, with morning prayer for the liturgical seasons and after-school prayer.
    sj23lions.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • RISE Bible Study Group
    Extracurricular faith group listed by Campus Ministry.
    sj23lions.org
  • Pro-Life Club
    Extracurricular club listed by Campus Ministry.
    sj23lions.org

Other 2

  • Summer conferences
    Summer
    Students take part in the Lone Star Steubenville Conference and the Archdiocesan Youth Conference.
    sj23lions.org
  • Life Teen events and Praise & Worship Nights
    Campus ministry participates in archdiocesan events, Life Teen events and Praise & Worship Nights.
    sj23lions.org

Service 1

  • Works of Mercy service program
    Service program based on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, with approved agencies and hour targets for each grade.
    sj23lions.org, sj23lions.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Liturgy and Campus Ministry | St. John XXIII College Preparatorysj23lions.org/student-life/liturgy-and-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “we celebrate both daily Masses and all-school weekly Masses at St. John XXIII”
    Daily Masses and all-school weekly Masses are celebrated at St. John XXIII.
    “adoration before the Blessed Sacrament in our chapel”
    The school has a chapel used for adoration.
    “1800 W. Grand Parkway N. | Katy, Texas 77449”
    The school and its campus ministry are at 1800 W. Grand Parkway N., Katy, Texas 77449.
  2. Faculty & Staff | St. John XXIII College Preparatorysj23lions.org/about/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Haidee Todora Campus Minister”
    Haidee Todora is the school's campus minister.
    “1800 W. Grand Parkway N. | Katy, Texas 77449”
    The school's address is 1800 W. Grand Parkway N., Katy, Texas 77449.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
93 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.3 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Galveston-Houston, TX
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)432
Students in grades 9–12432
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

The Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Questions families ask

Is St. John XXIII College Preparatory a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. John XXIII College Preparatory is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
What is St. John XXIII College Preparatory’s Compass Score?
98 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is St. John XXIII College Preparatory Compass Recommended?
Yes. St. John XXIII College Preparatory meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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